FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. A Place To Belong. Sunday, July 31st, :00 a.m. In the Heart of Saskatchewan s Capital City

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A Place To Belong Sunday, July 31st, :00 a.m. In the Heart of Saskatchewan s Capital City

2 Prayer of the Day: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Generous God, You give us things both spiritual and physical in abundance. Help us to hold lightly the fading things of this earth and grasp tightly the lasting things of Your kingdom, so that what we are and do and say will be pleasing to You. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. Ushers Greeters Gord Magel (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Yvonne Ingram Rick Roland Balcony: Eleanor Russell and Vi Maeers Diane Zimmer Elevator: William Crook Deacon on Duty: Vi Maeers AV Ministry: Hilary Ryan Service of Worship Sunday, July 31st, 2016, 10:00 a.m. *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able* Music for Gathering WE GATHER AS GOD S PEOPLE Opportunities for Life and Service Becky Findlay *The Introit Come Away From Rush & Hurry Congregation (tune, Hymn to Joy", #1) Come away from rush and hurry to the stillness of God's peace; From our vain ambition's worry, come to Christ to find release. Come away from noise and clamour, life's demands and frenzied pace; Come to join the people gathered here to seek and find God's face. Call to Worship Invocation Welcoming One Another 1

3 WE APPROACH GOD Reflective Moment Sanctuary Congregation Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, Pure and holy, tried and true; With thanksgiving, I'll be a living sanctuary for You. Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon *Hymn of Praise The Lord is King The Lord is King! Lift up your voice, O earth and all ye heav ns, rejoice. From world to world the joy shall ring: The Lord omnipotent is King! The Lord is King! Who then shall dare Resist His will, distrust His care, Or murmur at His wise decrees, Or doubt His royal promises? The Lord is King! Child of the dust, The Judge of all the earth is just; Holy and true are all His ways; Let every creature speak His praise. One Lord, one empire, all secures; He reigns, and life and death are yours; Thru earth and heav n one song shall ring, The Lord omnipotent is King! (Children will go immediately to the lower hall during the hymn for their Sunday programme). 2

4 *The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Scripture Reader: WE LISTEN TO GOD Bonnie Austring-Winter Old Testament Lesson: Hosea 11: 1-11 (O.T. pg. 842) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Congregation: Congregation: Congregation: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those He redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress; He led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town. 3

5 Congregation: All: *Gloria Patri #623 Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind. For He satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry He fills with good things. Let those who are wise give heed to these things, and consider the steadfast love of the Lord. Congregation Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. Epistle Lesson: Colossians 3: 1-11 (N.T. pg. 201) *Gospel Lesson: Luke 12: (N.T. pg. 74) This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! *Hymn of Preparation: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms #354 Sermon Greedy WE RESPOND TO GOD *Hymn of Response Lavish Love, Abundant Beauty #61 Prayers of the People John Hillmer The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 4

6 Our Gifts & Offerings Becky Findlay *Response of Praise Give Thanks Congregation (Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One; Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.) 2x (And now let the weak say "I am strong". Let the poor say, "I am rich", Because of what the Lord has done for us.) 2x *The Benediction Music for Departing Becky Findlay Morning Worship Service Attendance for July 24th 135 Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons August 7th Old Testament Lesson Genesis Responsorial Psalm Psalm , New Testament Lesson Hebrews , 8-16 Gospel Lesson Luke 12: Preparing for Next Sunday: Holy Communion If the Lord tarries we intend, next Sunday, to celebrate the Lord s Supper together. Along with baptism, the supper is one of the means of grace especially appointed by Jesus, intended for our great spiritual benefit. However Scripture also warns us to examine yourselves and only then eat of the bread and drink of the cup. (1 Corinthians 11:28). Please take time during the week to confess and repent of any known sin, that you may receive the elements with joy and thanksgiving next week! 5

7 PHOTO DIRECTORIES The new directories are available in the foyer! These are great resources to allow you to connect with people in our church family. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Pastor John and his wife Debby were invited to the International Handbell Symposium held this past week in Vancouver, with over 700 handbell ringers in attendance from all over the world. Pastor John accepted the Canadian Guilds of English Handbell Ringing's "Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award" on his dad's behalf (John Sr. passed away Dec. 25, 2015), in recognition of John Sr.'s major contributions to handbell ringing over 53 years in both Canada and the United States. ARTICLE PUBLISHED: An article written by Dr. McKim titled "Doing Theology with Mitch and Morrie: Why We May Need New Explanations of the Atonement," will be published in the forthcoming number of ARTS, the journal of the Society for Art in Religious and Theological Studies (SARTS). SARTS is an academic society made up of scholars, clergy and artists interested in the intersections among theology, religion, spirituality and the arts. SUMMER SUNDAYS: BBQs and Patio Parties (dessert). Every Sunday evening this summer you are invited! TONIGHT 5:00 p.m. at the home of BBQ Matt and Miranda Field, 1628 Grant Drive Aug 7 7:00 p.m. Len & Martha Pauls (w M&C Hepting) Patio 77 Motherwell Cres, lpauls@sasktel.net, Aug 14 7:00 p.m. Kevin & Julie Rich Patio 5955 Hague Cres, julie.rich@sasktel.net, Aug 21 7:00 p.m. Vi Maeers Patio 31 Richardson Cres, vi.maeers@uregina.ca, Aug 28 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Place - Patio Patio 2153 Smith St, norma@holtslander.com, Sept 4 5:00 p.m. John & Debby Nelson BBQ 3454 Parkland Dr East, deb3454@hotmail.com,

8 FBC Calendar Week of August 1-7 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Summer Bible Study - Library Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast - Lower Hall Sunday 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. FKBC Worship - Sanctuary FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. John Nelson Jr. (ext 223) Rev. Dr. George Baxter, Minister Emeritus Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim (ext 222) Sound Room (ext 228) Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean (ext. 224) George McKenzie, Custodian Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator (ext 225) Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist Christa Walsh, Pianist DIACONATE/TRUSTEES Rosemary Ward Chair Vi Maeers Member Laureen Snook Secretary Eleanor Russell Member Derrick Bellows Treasurer Ron Phillips Member Annabel Robinson Member Esther Wiens Member Erwin Ziolkowski Honorary FIRST KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Zabiak Cung Biaka (ext 226) Rev. Eh Tha Wah (ext 226) Pastor Pusay Ly (ext 226) OUR MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS Youth For Christ (James Clifford) First Baptist Place CONTACT First Baptist Church Victoria Avenue, Regina SK, S4P 0S4 First Baptist Church Fax Number main_fbcregina@sasktel.net OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday Closed 7